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Start early, don’t cheap out on resources. You can do it!
Apply to reach schools but be prepared to attend a target. Applying early doesn’t help that much. Just get your apps in before the new year. Take the LSAT again if you think you can do better, even if it’s a lot of work. That is my one regret. (Took 1 time) Make sure you’re writing is strong and your why law is…
Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to Him, and He will make your paths straight.
Shoot your shot and apply earlier than me! My cycle was kind of a W considering my stats and application timeline. Apply for the LSAC fee waiver!
Don’t be scared of a school’s “sticker price” - you’re not paying it! Apply even if it would take a huge scholarship for you to go. You never know!
Years of working struggle jobs (retail, food service, grocery, etc) + 1 prestigious internship working in a niche field of law for a reputable individual (and have stellar LOR from said internship). Some okay extracurriculars. Overall a pretty weird progression through undergrad; I dropped out and took 4 years off…
“I ought to have read more, for I find I don’t know anything, and it mortifies me.” - Louisa May Alcott
2026–27 cycle
I am 44 and have been a single mom of 4 since I was 18. I didn’t realize how much information my brain retains. I didn’t think I was “good enough” to look into, let alone, apply for a law school. I will never question my worth again. I will never question my drive. I will strive and work hard to obtain whatever it…
My biggest advice is to RETAKE** **the LSAT if you are not content with your score! It’s one of the best things I’ve done in my admissions process. A STRONGER APPLICATION IS BETTER THAN AN EARLY ONE! Don’t stress about the timing of your application. I took the October one and was supposed to apply in November, but…
I have been called to spread the One True Gospel to the people of Minnesota: the glory of The University of Alabama’s Athletics Department. But seriously, don’t be afraid to prioritize scholarships over everything else, especially for public interest folks. Being debt free (or as debt free as possible for people who…
LSAT 148 GPA 3.83 2027–28 cycle
Find happiness in anything and everything until you get that decision letter.
Take a deep breath! It’s going to be fine. This is a long process, so try to take things one step at a time. Write the optional essays and take them seriously. I always chose to include a “Why X” when given the opportunity. Work experience is SO helpful. It drove my narrative and was the main topic of conversation…
Trust in God. God’s timing is perfect.
I didn’t update the dates in my chart, so take those with some salt. All applications sent in mid-late October, except Berkeley and NYU, which were sent in late November. I applied to too many schools, clearly. I don’t think it negatively impacted the quality of my applications, but I would recommend being more…
Apply early and write the supplemental essays; even though they’re tedious, they’ll help you have a better chance of acceptance and scholarships.
Big tip: if you did Americorps, TFA, Peace Corps, or even just are struggling financially, ask the admissions for a fee waiver. I paid for 2 applications total, excluding the CAS Report $45 fee, and that allowed me to actually apply to multiple schools in different regions I’m interested living in. Personal…
Try to apply early in the cycle. I think a good number of my waitlists would have been acceptances if I’d applied earlier. That or my essays suck
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